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In scenes normally reserved for J-Pop stars, thousands of fans huddle against the cold outside a small train station on the outskirts of Tokyo, their phones held high for a glimpse of Japan’s latest ... ( read original story ...)

The poll showed that the LDP-led coalition was likely to secure more than 300 of the 465 seats in the Lower House. ( read original story ...)

Veterans Minister Kwon Oh-eul will visit Japan this week to commemorate the 107th anniversary of a declaration by Korean students in Tokyo demanding Japan authorize Korea's independence from its ... ( read original story ...)

The conservative prime minister bet her seat in a snap election Sunday she hopes will cement her power—and move Japan closer to the U.S. ( read original story ...)

Jujutsu Kaisen has steadily ramped up expectations for its third season, thanks to an artistry-first approach to Gege Akutami’s acclaimed manga. Last week’s episode, “Passion,” set the stage for an ... ( read original story ...)

The world's first permanent Pokemon theme park opened in Tokyo on Feb. 5, featuring rides and a woodland area where visitors can try and catch them. ( read original story ...)

Hokkaido Prefectural Police have arrested an unemployed 18-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder after he allegedly stabbed a 20-year-old man with a knife on a street in Sapporo, last November ... ( read original story ...)

Sapporo City in northern Japan has begun taking an emergency measure for the first time, entirely at its own expense, to swiftly clear snow off streets used daily by local residents. ( read original story ...)

Today's Nintendo Switch Partner Direct has revealed a new exclusive for Switch 2 — the bizarre-looking dinosaur survival game Tokyo Scramble. ( read original story ...)

A popular annual snow festival kicked off in Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido, northernmost Japan, on Wednesday, showcasing 210 ice and snow sculptures across three venues. The 76th Sapporo Snow ... ( read original story ...)

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Heavy snow in northern Japan has blocked roads and caused dozens of deaths nationwide. As of Wednesday, 15 prefectures have been affected, with snow reaching up to 6.5 feet in some areas. ( read original story ...)

America used to be the archetypal "soft power" country, but sushi, anime and a different way of life place it in the land of the rising sun for Gen Z. ( read original story ...)

"Overtourism" during Japan's iconic blossom season makes life for locals in Fujiyoshida town unmanageable, authorities say. ( read original story ...)

Recently Dwango Co. Ltd revealed some major information pertaining to the top-rated anime in Japan in the Winter 2026 season via the PR Times. Through its streaming subsidiaries, it has been able evaluate the Initial Winter 2026 Anime Rankings. In other words, the best-performing anime series in Japan have been revealed. ( read original story ...

Japan’s age‑old frustration with money in politics and the broader push for political reform offer important insights into the issues informing the country’s 2026 election. ( read original story ...)